"We've checked everyone's luggage."
"Really?"
"Yeah, we didn't miss anything. As expected, the boys aren't the thieves. Let's have them repack their luggage first, then we can discuss this further. That's okay, right, Shinohara?"
After checking all the boys' luggage, Hirata explained the situation to Shinohara. She trusted him, but her expression still clearly showed doubt.
"You haven't searched them."
"Huh?"
"Since the thief stole panties, there's no doubt he's a pervert. He could be hiding them on his person, couldn't he?"
Qiuyue glanced at Ayanokoji, feeling a little guilty.
Ayanokoji... It should be fine, right? Hirata didn't report you in the original story, anyway. Sorry about this.
"What? Why? You're being so unreasonable! You keep picking on us boys. You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"
"Yeah! That's enough!"
"Exactly! What gives you the right?"
The boys vented all the resentment they'd been holding in.
"Shut up, boys. You're probably so furious because I hit the mark. They're probably in your pockets right now."
Qiuyue felt a little awkward.
Actually, if the thief really is a pervert, we might not find them. Maybe he's wearing them. How would you even find those?
"Damn it."
"Bastard."
"Search us if you want!"
The boys didn't want to be saddled with the blame, so they had no choice but to let the girls search them.
Ayanokoji gave up and complained bitterly to himself.
This really is the worst-case scenario. There's no way to hide them now. If I use this as an excuse to go to the bathroom, they'll get even more suspicious.
What should I do? Huh? Why am I trying to handle this myself? Wouldn't it be better to return them to their owner?
"Then let's do it. Hirata, sorry for the trouble."
The boys lined up again. As they